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William T. Sherman was born on February 8, 1820, in Lancaster, Ohio. He came from a large family, was the sixth of 11 children, and his father died when he was just nine years old. Sherman had a challenging childhood due to financial difficulties, but he excelled academically and developed a keen interest in military history and strategy.
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what side won on the battle of Atlanta?
The Union forces under Sherman. The Confederates under John Hood escaped into the mountains, hoping they could force Sherman to follow them. Sherman ignored them and turned South East, living off the land as he went. This was the March to the Sea.
When was the fall of Atlanta and sherman's march?
In 1864 NEW RESPONDENT Atlanta fell on Sept 1, 1864, when the Confederates under Maj. Gen. Hood abandoned the city to the advancing Federal forces of Gen. Sherman. Sherman's March to the sea, began on Nov. 15, 1864.
Us union general who defeated the confederate general?
Grant defeated Lee, as planned. Sherman failed to defeat Joe Johnston's Army of Tennessee (later John Hood's), but this army was totally routed later by George Thomas at Nashville. Sherman then went on to cross Georgia and the Carolinas, which definitely shortened the war, finally defeating Joe Johnston in command of another Confederate army.
Why did the Union win the Battle of Atlanta?
Because Sherman had managed to keep Bedford Forrest occupied in Tennessee, and unable to cut his supply-lines, to try and pull him back from Atlanta. The newly-appointed Confederate commander in Atlanta, John Hood, failed in his attacks on the two widely-separated Union armies, and escaped into the mountains, leaving Sherman to occupy the city. This gave a major boost to Lincoln in his election campaign.
What was the child hood of crispus attucks like?
yes this is a 10 year old ask for a answer e-mail me at angelrock_1010@yahoo.com it was sad and he became famous for being a hero
What was Jim Carrey's teenage years like?
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Who was the general of the south in the battle of Atlanta?
William Sherman Sherman was the Northern General. Hood replaced Johnston for the South.
What was Jim's childhood like?
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Who were generals of Atlanta campaign?
William T. Sherman and James B. Hood were general in the battle of Atlanta.
William Dampier child hood?
tou stink
What are facts about of Beyonce's child hood?
When Beyonce was little she was teased about her ears.
What were William Clark's hobby?
he loved to sail with father in his child hood
What the expectations of Union General William Sherman after the appointment of Confederate General John Hood?
US General William Sherman learned of the new commander of the Southern Army of Tennessee, John Hood and expected a tough campaign on his way to Atlanta. Despite Sherman's good judgment, he met little resistance from Confederate forces. As the end of July, 1864 approached, he gave thought that the Confederate forces were to evacuate Atlanta without a fight.
William B travis's child hood?
he lived with 10 siblings and he owned a plantation
What were sherman plans against hood?
Sherman knew that Hood was an aggressive commander and could be lured into making an attack on the Union position.
When were there an important civil war battles fought in Georgia?
Chickamauga in Summer '63 - a Confederate win by Braxton Bragg over William Rosecrans. Atlanta in Summer '64 - a Union win by William Sherman over John Hood. This was followed by Sherman's March to the Sea, in which there were no battles, to speak of.
How did Union General Sherman find out that Confederate General Joseph Johnston was being replaced?
In mid-July of 1864, Union General William Sherman was headquartered outside of Atlanta. There a Union spy informed him that Confederate General Joseph Johnston was being replaced with General John Bell Hood. Sherman knew little about Hood, except that he lost a leg at the Battle of Chickamauga.
